Nicole Jane’s POV“Where are we going?” I asked Kyle, furrowing my brow as we walked along the path leading out of the academy.“You’ll see,” he smiled and reached for my hand, giving it a squeeze.I was about to say something when I yawned involuntarily. It’s only 7 a.m. in the morning, and I’m still sleepy. Why did he suddenly come to my room at six in the morning to disturb me and invite me to go out?I rubbed my eyes, but they kept getting heavier.“It’s probably better if you get some sleep. The journey ahead will be quite long. I’ll just wake you up once we get there.”I simply nodded. I wasn’t in the mood to argue anyway. I trust him no matter where he takes me.I leaned my head against the window and soon drifted off to sleep.I didn’t know how long I had been sleeping. I just woke up to the feeling of someone tapping my cheek.“Wake up already, sleepyhead.”I blinked, trying to adjust my sight to the sunlight that greeted me. But my eyes widened when I saw how close his face
Nicole Jane’s POVI’ve been staring at the ceiling for a while now, contemplating whether I should even go to class or just stay inside my room all dayIt’s been four days since Kyle planned the surprise for me to see my parents. Kyle also accompanied me to the airport on Monday to send off Mom and Dad. After that, we went straight to the academy.I woke up early this morning to bid farewell to Kyle and our friends because they have plans for the day. But since then, no matter how hard I try, I couldn’t fall back to sleep.“Nicole, I’ll be going to the palace. The king summoned me. I’ve already informed our teachers that I won’t be able to attend today. Are you okay staying here?”Steph startled me when she suddenly spoke. She’s been staying with me in this room for a few weeks now, but I still haven’t gotten used to her sudden appearances or when she speaks out of the blue.“Yes, of course. Don’t worry. I’ll just stay here in school, and I’m not going anywhere.” I smiled and winked a
Nicole Jane’s POVI slowly opened my eyes. However, I was greeted by endless darkness, causing me to fully open them.“Ahh!”I couldn’t help but cry out when I felt the difficulty of moving. My hands and feet were tightly bound. I looked around, feeling more terrified as I realized I was in an unfamiliar place.The last thing I remember was a white van suddenly blocking the car I was riding in. I saw masked individuals pointing a gun at our driver, Jun, and covering my mouth with a cloth before I completely lost consciousness.“Where am I? Is somebody there? Please help me! Someone, please help me out of here!”My voice echoed in every corner of the place I was in. I could do nothing but cry. What could a young child like me do when I didn’t yet understand what was happening?After a while, I heard approaching footsteps. Then, the door in front of me opened. My tears continued to flow as I desperately tried to squeeze myself to the side, as if I had a hiding place there.Two men enter
Reiri’s POVMy gaze lowered as we held hands. In an instant, it felt like I was being carried away to the clouds because of the happiness I was feeling. I’ve longed for this kind of opportunity, and I never imagined it would come true now.I snapped back to reality when he suddenly stopped dragging me and let go of my hand. I felt a hint of disappointment because it felt so good to hold his hand that perfectly fit into mine. I could feel the security and assurance that everything would be okay.Wow. Just by holding his hand, it already had a different effect on me.“I thought we had an agreement, Rei. I just want to remind you that our one-month deal is almost over. So, keep your promise to me.”His eyes looked straight into mine. Those eyes that made me drown in my own thoughts every time I looked into them.“Rei? Are you okay? Don’t tell me you’re already mesmerized by my look?” He wiggled his eyebrows.That snapped me back to my senses and the reality that it wasn’t my hand he want
Nicole Jane’s POV“Hey! It’s you again. What are you doing here?”I quickly ran out of the gate after playing when I saw the young boy who helped me escape when I was kidnapped.“Hello? Can you hear me?” I waved my hand in front of him, but he didn’t even blink and just stared at me with a blank expression.“I didn’t have the chance to say thank you last time. So, thank you,” I shyly said.But still, he didn’t respond.But if he’s being snobbish, then I’ll be persistent. “By the way, I’m Nicole Jane. And you are?” I extended my arm towards him, then smiled.He was finally about to speak when I suddenly heard a loud beep coming from a car.Everything went so slow. My eyes were wide open while waiting for the car to hit me when I suddenly felt a pair of strong hands pull and hug me from behind.That made my eyes shut, and I felt the wind blowing so hard as well. It seems like something had quickly passed by.And the moment I opened my eyes, he’s no longer in front of me. Again.Gasping
Nicole Jane’s POV“Where have you been?”I was taken aback when I heard his cold voice as soon as I got out of the car. I took a deep breath and gave Mikan an assuring smile. She looked stunned. Then I turned to him.“Can we talk somewhere?” I just didn’t want us to argue right in front of Mikan.He stared at me seriously, but anger was evident in his eyes.I can’t blame him, though. It’s my fault too because I have a habit of leaving without informing him or anyone else.He glanced at Mikan before redirecting his attention to me.“We really need to talk.”I was about to speak when he suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me away. I looked back at Mikan and saw her worried face. I mouthed, It’s okay, and smiled at her.As we walked, we remained silent, and I could feel the tension between us. I bit my lower lip and let him lead me wherever. I don’t know if it’s just me or if he was really angry about something other than the fact that I sneaked out of the academy without him knowing.So
Nicole Jane’s POV“Why do we have to be in a separate bus?”I glanced at myself in the mirror one last time before turning to Mikan, who nearly broke my pillow with her constant punching.“Just let it be. We’ll meet up when we get there, anyway. Besides, you’re with Steph, Vince, Hiro, and Reiri. So, you have nothing to worry about.”I wasn’t initially assigned to our section. Well, actually, it was Kyle who wanted it that way. I ended up being grouped with Miley and Kira. We were together with half of Section B, then the entire Section C. We separated to keep an eye on both buses. The ones from the lower levels could have joined us, as long as they were part of the student council.She looked up at me and pouted. “Yeah, I guess. But Steph and I aren’t that close yet, and even with the others,” she said sadly.I raised an eyebrow. Thankfully, Steph left earlier to help with some preparations, so Mikan and I could discuss these things now.“To be honest, I’ve noticed that too. It seems
Miley’s POVEverything seems okay and is happening according to the plan. I just hope that this day will end well and happily.“I’m just hoping that what you saw will not happen today.” I sighed as I felt Reiri sitting beside me.“Yeah. I don’t know if it’s just me or what, but I can feel something different right now.”I looked up at her. She seemed so bothered.I bit my lower lip. Honestly, I felt the same way. I was about to speak when I saw Steph approaching us.“Did you do it?” I asked her.“Yes. No worries. Whatever happens, I know that everything will be under control,” she reassured me.“That’s good to hear then.” I smiled at her.“Let’s have some lunch. I’m already hungry.”We turned our heads to Nics, who was also approaching us while holding her stomach. We burst into laughter.“Alright. Let’s go then.” I took one last glance at the museum before we leave.***Nicole Jane’s POVWe just finished eating lunch. Finally, my stomach is satisfied because I’ve been starving for so
Miley’s POVTwo weeks after Kyle’s proposalI glanced at my watch and saw that it was already 7 PM. If I’m not mistaken, the party started at 6 PM.After waiting for a few more minutes, I finally finished taking care of the things I needed to do at school. I quickly ran out of the building and headed towards my parked car to go to my next destination.Today is the university’s graduation party, held at a nearby bar downtown. Kira and Mikan were already there. The truth is, I didn’t have any plans to go because I haven’t graduated yet, although I am allowed to attend. The reason I changed my mind is because I wanted to surprise them.Yesterday was their graduation, and today is their post-graduation celebration. It’s nice because all the royalties were present yesterday, including Kira’s parents. They left just this morning.I parked my car in an empty slot at the parking lot. I quickly got out and walked straight into the bar. The security guard let me in as soon as I showed him my un
Reiri’s POVTwo years after senior high school graduationWe are now on our way to the city. A smile has never left my lips since we left. Because I finally got the chance to wander around and mingle with humans. This is one of the things that I have been wishing to experience for a long time.Summer break is really one of my favorite long days.I took a glance at the guy beside me. I was surprised to notice that he was already looking at me.My eyes fell to where his right hand was. I saw it slowly crawl towards mine, and when our hands finally met, he intertwined our fingers.We just looked at each other. Gradually, he started to smile too. Everything feels so perfect. Until...“How many times do I have to tell you that holding hands is not allowed?”But just like any other dream, you will suddenly wake up to the truth, and the fairy tale-like story will come to an end. The feeling is so enchanting that it makes me forget that it’s not just the two of us who are here.I glared in my
Nicole Jane’s POVOne week after college graduationI woke up with the feeling of someone tickling my foot. I opened my eyes only to close them again when sunlight came into view through the window. I turned around and opened them again.“Good morning, best!”The drowsiness I felt vanished immediately upon seeing her. I even rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn’t just imagining things.But I’m not. She’s really here!“Mikan!”I got up from my bed and hugged her tightly. I didn’t care if I looked disheveled with strands of hair scattered across my face. I heard her chuckle.“What’s with the sudden visit? You were just here last week, right?”I didn’t really expect to see her right now. They just came last week along with Miley and Kira for our college graduation. But they left the next day, so I don’t know why she’s here again today.She smiled. Even her eyes seemed to be smiling and sparkling in a way I couldn’t understand.I tried to recall a certain event that was supposed to happen r
Third Person’s POVBook of ProphecyTHEY DIED. Not because it was their end, but because it was just the beginning. After a hundred years, the two most powerful beings with matching red marks would be simultaneously reborn into the world on the day of the eclipse. They would bring an end to the conflict between good and evil vampires and spread peace and balance in the world.One of them will be reborn as a vampire, descending from one of the most powerful lineages. On the other hand, the other will return as a human, originating from the lineage of one of the mighty protectors of the long-lost, powerful vampire clan in this world. However, despite this, they are still destined to meet and fall in love again to continue their interrupted marriage and unite their forces that were cut short due to their deaths in their past lives.But along with the reappearance of the eclipse in the world comes the resurgence of their memories and powers that were lost. Because of this, a new conflict w
Third Person’s POVON THE other side, Miley and the others made their simultaneous entrance. Their arrival was timely, as the opposing forces had yet to engage in combat. They glared menacingly at them, especially at Althea, who wore a sinister grin. Gone was the sweet and bubbly Althea they once knew.Kyle’s claws lengthened and sharpened. He carefully placed Nicole down from his back.“Just sit back and relax, babe. I can handle this.”Nicole wanted to protest, but she felt something different within herself, so she remained silent. It was a different feeling from earlier.She knew that within a few minutes, she would be able to assist Kyle as well. That thought made her smile.Kyle’s eyes turned blood-red. Veins started popping out as a surge of intense emotions coursed through him.“Let’s end this battle now, Hans. And this time, it will be certain.”Hans Croven nodded, undeterred by fear.“But of course. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time already.”Without hesitati
Third Person’s POVALMOST everyone Athena encountered fell to the ground as she put them to sleep. She would then chant a spell, and in an instant, all the fledglings turned to ashes. Meanwhile, Gino rained bullets upon their enemies until they turned into dust. He and Steph had matching guns specially made for the protectors.But they stopped in their tracks when they noticed that Althea seemed to be simply watching the ongoing battle. What puzzled them even more was that none of the enemies were attacking her.“Althea!” Athena called out to her sister as she approached. Althea slowly lifted her gaze in their direction.And they were not prepared for the sinister grin they saw on her lips.“Althea, what—” Athena couldn’t finish her sentence as in an instant, Althea was in front of her, choking her.Meanwhile, Gino, from a short distance, stopped and briefly looked in their direction. He was completely shocked and almost dropped his gun due to what he witnessed.“Shit!” He was about t
Third Person’s POVKYLE obliged to what Nicole wants. All of them inside the room almost held their breath at the unexpected sight. Nicole’s parents couldn’t help but cry. They knew that this would happen, but not this soon.When Kyle fulfilled Nicole’s request, everyone was startled by a sudden loud explosion from outside.“What’s that?” Miley asked, her eyes alert.The door of the room they were in swung open forcefully, revealing Nick— the leader of the Vampire Hunters. “They’re here already. There are too many of them.” His worried expression is evident on his face.The king simply nodded, clenching his fist. It seemed like their original plan didn’t work. They had planned to attack the place where Hans Croven was conducting experiments on the newly converted vampires. They had known about his resurrection for a while now.Two can play this game. If he knew about them, they also knew about him. But they were too late. They failed to stop the evolution of the new form of the fledgl
Reiri’s POV“Let’s go back already. I think we’ve gone too far,” I suggested, looking at everyone, but they all just shrugged.“Why? Are you afraid now, princess?” Hiro teased, and I simply rolled my eyes.“Whatever.”Steph laughed. “You two, I feel like even if you end up married, you’ll still bicker all the time.” She shook her head.“Well, that’s if they end up with each other.”I glanced at my brother and furrowed my brow. Why was he like that? Did he forget that he still owes me an apology?Hiro scratched his head. “You joke around too much, best friend. By the way, when we get back from here, you’re leaving already, right?” His words suddenly turned serious, and we all became solemn because of what Hiro said.I saw a sudden sadness in Steph’s eyes. Why did my brother have to leave? His drama of finding himself was just too much.“Yeah. Don’t worry. It won’t take long. I’ll also pay our parents a visit,” he said while looking at Steph. She averted her gaze and stared at the gentl
Someone’s POV“Where do you think you’re going?”I stopped walking and almost went deaf as she shouted at me.“I-I’m just going out to get some fresh air,” I replied, making an excuse.She narrowed her eyes at me. “Do you think you can fool me? Don’t even attempt to escape because if you do, I’ll be forced to kill you.” You could hear the threat in her voice.I bit my lower lip. That was not an option. If I were to die, I needed to tell them the truth first.I slowly turned away, avoiding her scrutinizing gaze.“Don’t worry. I have no intention of escaping. Besides, what chance do I have against you, right?” I needed to convince her that I was on her side. It was the only way to stay safe for now.“Indeed. Go back to your room now. You’re not allowed to leave until the fated battle tomorrow. You know what will happen to you if you disobey,” she warned.I was about to protest, but I had to prioritize my thoughts now.With that, I nodded and walked back to my room. I needed to figure ou